Papadahandi ,20th Sept 2025: A missing migrant laborer has been rescued and admitted to Papadahandi Medical for treatment. The youth, Nanda Raut (26), had left for Kerala five years ago for migrant labor work, but while the others from his village returned, he remained missing without any trace.
Nanda hails from Balenga Panchayat under Kosagumuda block in Nabarangpur district. His family searched for him extensively but eventually gave up hope after years of no contact.
Recently, a group of young men from Charamula village under Maidalpur police station spotted Nanda in poor condition and provided him with food. They recorded a video and shared it in a WhatsApp group, which eventually reached his family members through a police officer, who helped in identifying him.
Upon recognizing him, the family immediately went to Charamula village, brought him back in an ambulance, and admitted him to Papadahandi Medical. At the time of rescue, Nanda was unable to speak or walk properly, indicating poor health or trauma.
The family is overjoyed to have found their son after 5 long years and have expressed deep gratitude to the youths who rescued him.